Dear Editor, The state of Michigan has made unprecedented sacrifices these last four months. We were told to stay home for nearly three months, and businesses were ordered to shutter their doors. Due to this economic shutdown, many businesses are now closed permanently. These businesses include restaurants, gyms, retail stores, and more. Michigan has one […]
Dear Editor, Jose Aliaga is currently your Independence Township Trustee. He has been working for you since elected in 2012. Mr. Aliaga has fully supported funding for fire, Oakland County Sheriff services and your vast Parks, Recreation and Seniors programs. He realizes how important these are to making and keeping Independence Township the great place […]
Peter H. Ohrnberger, of Clarkston, passed away July 10, 2020 at the age 87. Preceded in death by his wife Karen. Father of Erik (Gina), Klaus (Jeanne) and Corinna (James) Barry. Opa of Katherine, Elisabeth, Corinna and Annika. Celebration of life service at 10 a.m., Friday, August 7, at the Lewis E. Wint & Son […]
Donald W. “Don” Myers, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Diana Schroder for 40 years. Loving father of Donald (Lindsay) Myers and Kevin Myers. Proud grandpa of Cody, Bailey, D.J. and Hannah. Dear brother of Sally (Robert) Bacon. Loved uncle of Elizabeth and Jeff. […]
Dear Editor, As a one word answer – YES. As a father of two small children a more emphatic YES. You cannot cross a street downtown for fear of your life. When the Clarkston Police Department existed, there was a not a problem with speeding. Now the speed limit is whatever you feel like. The […]
Dear Editor, Yes. 30 mph is too fast for ALL motorized vehicles for several reasons: 1. The intersection of M-15 and Miller has a very short, almost shared left turn lane with M15 and Clarkston Rd. Very tricky spot when busy; lots of ‘close calls’ and accidents there. 2. Main street through town has beautiful, […]
Dear Editor, Daily risk of “crash“ non fatal, no injury .002739727 Monthly risk 0.0273972603 Yearly risk is 0.3333333333 Crash, in English means “ to go to pieces with violence and noise “ It also means a place to sleep. Sofa or bed. The word crash may be a little exaggeration, other than the one occurrence […]
Dear Editor, The issue of traffic calming has been around for as long as I can remember. I have heard that the establishment of a historic district in the 70’s and becoming a city in 1992 was at least in part to control what happens on Main Street. When I ran for city council in […]
Dear Editor, I just saw photos & article about the Everest graduation. As a nurse of 40+ years (and still working at the DMC), as well as being a Clarkston resident for 12 years, I was horrified and appalled that the students were all together with not a mask in sight! It’s great that two […]
Dear Editor, Reading the retort of Andy Meisner’s comments about L.Brooks Patterson by Mary Patterson Warner, I must question Mr. Meisner’s logic and humanity… Anyone with any sense that heard or read Meisner’s comments about Brooks and still plans to vote for Meisner might want to reconsider. Let’s start out with the fact that Brooks […]